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100 1 _aCurtis, Alice Turner,
_d1860-1958
245 1 2 _aA Little Maid of Old Philadelphia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-21
508 _aE-text prepared by Roger Frank, Neville Allen, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia" by Alice Turner Curtis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the American Revolution in 1778, the story follows a young girl named Ruth Pernell, who is navigating the challenges of war while remaining hopeful about the safety of her beloved dog, Hero. The narrative intertwines elements of childhood innocence and the realities of conflict, as young Ruth and her friend Winifred Merrill engage in imaginative play and thoughtful support for the American cause. At the start of the novel, we meet Ruth as she searches for her dog, Hero, who has gone missing amidst the British occupation of Philadelphia. Dealing with her worries, Ruth is reminiscent of modern children as she experiences typical daily life, though intertwined with the tension of war. The story quickly introduces key relationships and dynamics, such as her friendship with Winifred and the guardianship of her Aunt Deborah. Ruth's resolve to rescue Hero leads to the unexpected consequence of her attempting to confront General Howe, which sets the stage for her adventure and character growth throughout the unfolding narrative. The opening effectively establishes a blend of lighthearted childhood exploration and the weight of historical significance that is likely to intrigue readers interested in both coming-of-age tales and the American Revolutionary War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPennsylvania -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aCooke, Edna,
_d1889-1975
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22370
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